Folk Tutor, Make Music Adults

Folk Tutor, Make Music Adults

Location: Gateshead, Tyne & Wear

Deadline: 29 June 2026

The Glasshouse International Centre for Music is looking for an enthusiastic and inclusive music leader to lead its Folk Band as part of Make Music Adults

Folk Tutor, Make Music Adults

Deadline for applications: 12pm, Monday 29th June 2026

Reports to: Senior Programme Leader

Location: The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

Working hours: 1.5 hours per week, weekly sessions will take place on Thursdays 8-9.30pm, 10-week term time.

Salary: Scale Point 50 including planning and preparation ( £28.50 per hour including holiday pay / £48.42 per session)

Freelance applications may also be considered at an equivalent rate (less employer on costs), please state whether this is your preference in your application.

About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music

We're a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum- selling performers. And where youth choirs and tambourine- shaking toddlers practice in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Whether you're front of house, waiting in the wings or keeping things running behind the scenes you will be part of a team that means 2 million people enjoy top - notch gigs, concerts and classes in our own venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across the North East and through live- streamed performances and digital lessons.

About you

Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running.

Folk Band (Acoustic)

An opportunity to learn traditional and contemporary tunes and arrangement techniques in a relaxed group setting for mixed instruments and abilities above beginner level - a perfect way to get involved in folk music! Acoustic guitar, fiddle, mandolin, melodeon, accordion, flute and whistle all welcome.

We are looking for a leader to lead weekly sessions, help players grow in confidence and develop their skills and have an inclusive and supportive approach.

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Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running., We are looking for a leader to lead weekly sessions, help players grow in confidence and develop their skills and have an inclusive and supportive approach.